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Which of the following options is incorrect?

A

A regular pentagon has only five lines of symmetry.

B

A square has four lines of symmetry.

C

A pentagonal prism has 10 edges.

D

A tetrahedron has 4 faces.

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To solve the question, we need to evaluate the given options regarding their correctness. Let's analyze each option step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Options**: - The first option states that a regular pentagon has only 5 lines of symmetry. - The second option states that a square has 4 lines of symmetry. - The third option states that a pentagonal prism has only 10 edges. 2. **Evaluating the First Option**: - A regular pentagon has 5 equal sides and 5 equal angles. - The lines of symmetry in a regular pentagon can be drawn from each vertex to the midpoint of the opposite side. - Therefore, there are indeed **5 lines of symmetry** in a regular pentagon. - **Conclusion**: The first option is correct. 3. **Evaluating the Second Option**: - A square has 4 equal sides and 4 equal angles. - The lines of symmetry in a square can be drawn: - 2 diagonals - 2 lines that bisect the sides (one vertical and one horizontal) - Thus, a square has **4 lines of symmetry**. - **Conclusion**: The second option is correct. 4. **Evaluating the Third Option**: - A pentagonal prism has two pentagonal bases and rectangular sides. - To find the number of edges: - Each pentagonal base has 5 edges. - There are 5 additional edges connecting the corresponding vertices of the two bases. - Therefore, the total number of edges is: - 5 (from the top base) + 5 (from the bottom base) + 5 (connecting edges) = **15 edges**. - **Conclusion**: The third option is incorrect as it states there are only 10 edges. 5. **Final Answer**: - The incorrect option is **Option 3**.
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